The band, from London, UK, started out as The Dave Clark Quintet in 1957, with Dave Clark on drums, Dave Sanford on lead guitar, Chris Walls on bass, Don Vale on piano (and arranger) and a saxophone player. By 1962, the band had changed its name to The Dave Clark Five and settled on the line-up that continued until the band called it a day in 1970: Dave Clark (drums, vocals; born December 15, 1939), Lenny Davidson (guitar; born May 30, 1944), Rick Huxley (bass; born August 5, 1942; died February 11, 2013), Denis Payton (saxes, harmonica, vocals; born August 11, 1943, died December 17, 2006), Mike Smith (keyboards, vocals; born December 6, 1943, died February 28, 2008).
Between 1964 and 1967, the band had 17 records in the US Billboard Top 40, with 12 Top 40 United Kingdom hits.
The DC5 disbanded in 1970, having placed three singles on the UK chart that year, two of which reached the Top Ten. That same year, Davidson, Huxley and Payton left and Alan Parker and Eric Ford joined on lead guitar and bass; this line-up, renamed "Dave Clark & Friends", lasted until 1973.
I'm Thinking
The Dave Clark Five Lyrics
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I don't care
It's my turn to tell you
Don't stop and stare
'Cause I've been thinking
Thinking 'bout the way that you lie
And you love me
You had a good time
You're gonna see
'Cause I've been thinking
Thinking 'bout the way that you lie
It's too late to cry now
I'm telling you
About someone else now
I don't care what you do
It's my turn to tell you
I don't care
It's my turn to tell you
Don't stop and stare
'Cause I've been thinking
Thinking 'bout the way that you lie
It's too late to cry now
I'm telling you
About someone else now
I don't care what you do
You had a good time
And you love me
You had a good time
You're gonna see
'Cause I've been thinking
Thinking 'bout the way that you lie
The Dave Clark Five's "I'm Thinking" is a song that tells the story of a lover's betrayal. The singer is fed up with the lies of their partner and decides to speak up. It's their turn to tell their lover that they don't care anymore, and they don't want them to stop and stare. The singer has been thinking about the way their lover has been lying to them and making excuses for their behavior.
The singer is at a point where they have had enough and they don't want to hear any more lies. They are aware that their lover had a good time with them and that at some point, they did love them. However, the singer knows that it's over now and that their lover is going to see that they are serious. It's too late to cry now, and the singer doesn't care anymore what their lover does. They have moved on and are ready to start a new chapter without their partner.
The song is powerful in its simplicity, conveying the emotions of someone going through a breakup with a dishonest partner. It's a declaration of independence and a statement of self-respect, reminding listeners that they don't have to put up with being treated poorly by someone who doesn't value them.
Line by Line Meaning
It's my turn to tell you
I am ready to speak my mind
I don't care
I am indifferent to your reaction
Don't stop and stare
Please don't be surprised or taken aback
'Cause I've been thinking
I have been pondering and reflecting
Thinking 'bout the way that you lie
Specifically, I have been considering your lack of honesty
You had a good time
You enjoyed yourself
And you love me
You claim to have feelings for me
You're gonna see
You will eventually understand
It's too late to cry now
There is no use in lamenting
About someone else now
I am going to talk about another person
I don't care what you do
Your actions do not affect me
Contributed by Colton I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.